The Phoenix has been stolen

Phoenix Nights · Post by **Phoenix Nights** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 12:15

My car, fairly well known on this forum, was stolen last night. It was taken from my garage. The thieves evidently broke into my house (though there was no forced entry) for the keys. They also nabbed my wallet and phone. If anyone knows me personally, don't try to call me on the mobile cos it has gone.

If anyone happens to spot my car - there are probably less than 10 in Phoenix Yellow in this country - please let me know via this forum, or better still phone the police. The reg starts GY51.

Needless to say, DO NOT buy a Phoenix Yellow Z3M Roadster at this time. Thanks everyone.

Steve

DavidM · Post by **DavidM** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 12:19

Blimey Steve - sorry to hear that - here's to a return in a swift and unblemished fashion

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 12:33

Sorry to hear that Steve.

I'm sure everyone here will keep their eyes open it, shouldn't be difficult to spot.

Gazza.

BimBeema · Post by **BimBeema** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 12:42

Sorry to hear that mate - Its a nightmare when something like this happens - I had a car broken into once before and it used to give me nightmares for ages and made me paranoid about checking it all the time! There was also the sense of being violated against which can take time to get over!

There has been an increase in car thefts such as this as manufacturers have made it more difficult to steal and drive a car away with out keys, so theives are now breaking in and stealing the keys. Were u home at the time? if so, its probably a good thing u weren't disturbed as they could have been dangerous and obviously nothing is worth risking yours or your family's life for!

Was anything else taken other than car, wallet and phone? if not, its clear that it wasn't a random attack as they would have tried to take other items too (though they could have been put off that if u were home at the risk of waking u up) or it may have been a planned theft. You say there is no evidence of breaking in? were where your house and car keys? I have heard of theives using a hook to get your keys through your letter box as most people tend to either put them by the table near the door or hang them on a hook, so theives don't need to break in, they just hook them off and off they go!

Main thing is you and your family did not get involved and are ok and I hope u get the Zed back in one piece with no damage or anything!

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 12:43

Sick sick sick for you Steve.
That's heartbreaking news.

It's such a rare and well known beast that it's GOT to come out of hiding sooner or later.

My guess is that the theiving scum have no idea of how unique and recognisable that car is.

I really hope she comes home very soon and the sh!tbags responsible get what they deserve.

Keep us posted with news.

A.

LP · Post by LP » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 12:48

Steve - am really gutted for you, hope they catch them soon - there will be plenty of people looking out for it.

LP

Giles · Post by **Giles** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 12:49

Totally gutted for you Steve

We don't go until Saturday, if there's anything I can do to help let me know.

Post by **Robert T** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 12:49

Really sorry to hear that Steve. Glad you didn't come into contact with them though, otherwise it could have been a different story. With a car as unusual as yours, it could have been stolen to order, so there is a chance you may get it back unscathed. R.

Robin · Post by **Robin** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 12:52

As Alfie says, I bet they've no idea how rare the car is so mabye there's more hope you'll get it back. OK of course provided it's not been thrashed to death

Either way you have my full sympathies Steve.

Roadmonster · Post by **Roadmonster** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 12:54

Hi,

The other half and the lads all go national so they'll be keeping an eye out for it just in case it's on the road somewhere.

Hope you get it back asap and still in mint condition

I love my zed

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 13:19

Absolutely gutted for you, Steve.

Do you have a Tracker fitted?

exdos · Post by **exdos** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 13:23

I've posted a link to this thread on the z3mcoupe.com forum so that the members on there can also keep their eyes open for something Phoenix Yellow.

I sincerely hope that you get the car back undamaged. Hopefully, the thieves will attempt to use your credit cards which can then act as a trace for the Police

sfh3l · Post by **sfh3l** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 13:29

That's got to be the worst way to start the new year without actually having an accident. I wish you the very best of luck in getting the outcome you want and deserve from this horrible experience. There are a lot of Sh1theads out there I'm afraid.

T48 TRE · Post by **T48 TRE** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 13:39

Steve I am sorry to hear about your car, I had the same experience so I know how you must feel. However with the unusual colour it will not be easy to hide it, and hopefully you will get it back. We were in the house when they broke in and found a plastic key, fortunately we did not hear them.
Bert

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 13:41

Phoenix Nights wrote:My car, fairly well known on this forum, was stolen last night.

Sorry to hear that, Steve. With a bit of luck, plod will find it for you.

khushy · Post by **khushy** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 13:44

put an advert out on PistonHeads!

didnt it have a tracker?

if you are not sure - call tracker and see.

Khushy

321bhp · Post by **321bhp** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 14:01

hope it gets found asap,do you think that would be a chancer or steal to order

trouible is when you have a nice car,other people see it,then bloody want it,but donr want to pay,

im all over the south,ill put a post on the board at work,for drivers to keep a look out,theres 120 drivers out every day,so you never know

Phoenix Nights · Post by **Phoenix Nights** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 14:04

Hello everyone,

Many thanks for your messages of support - it is much appreciated.

As some of you have suggested, the car may have been deliberately targeted. The police have suggested the thieves may have entered my house by sticking a special pole (or indeed their arm) through a cat-flap, somehow hooking the keys and letting themselves in. No damage whatsoever, they just nabbed my bag - with my wallet and phone in - and then grabbed the car keys. Must have been in and out within a minute or two.

In a sense - if the car was deliberately targeted - it is fortunate that I did not have my keys and wallet with me in my bedroom as they might well have come up and coshed me for them. A sobering thought. I am grateful for small mercies like that at a time like this.

Thanks once again to you all. I'm not too optimistic that I'll get the car back, but I'll certainly post any developments.

Steve

Rags · Post by **Rags** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 14:13

Sickening.

Thieves are the lowest form.

I have posted this on the BMWCARMAGAZINE forum.

Hope it turns out for the best.

Post by **Robert T** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 14:14

Just spotted this on the bay of fleas: bmw roadster z3 m coupe

Don't quite know what to make of it - either it was stolen by a viewer, or the auction is a dummy put up after the car was stolen. It's one way of trying to get people to help I suppose.

Anyway, ///M owners, be on guard.

R.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 15:05

Really sorry to hear this Steve.

Lets hope its found safe and sound very soon.

Simon

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 15:49

Steve, I'm gutted for you....

Sadly an increasing way that the robbing gits get our cars.
Electronic security has almost finished the easy break in and they are now taking keys from the houses, thus negating the immobiliser..
Thats and whilst your sat in traffic

I thought it was widely know to never leave keys in view or accessible via the fishing Rod technique, but in hinds sight I'm sure we have all done it...

Could be worth ringing Tracker incase it had one fitted and could be re-activated...

My fingers are crossed for you and the safe return of the Phoenix

garyw

calbens · Post by **calbens** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 15:51

God I am really sorry to hear this, your car is a stunning example!
Like the others have said It is so easily recognised that unless they have it under wraps it will only be a matter of time before it is spotted.
I'll keep my eyes peeled over this way for you.

Bloke · Post by **Bloke** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 16:01

That is well out of order, what is happening to this country..

Oh that is another thread..

Here's hoping Rob is on duty at the moment...

Bloke

Gimlet · Post by **Gimlet** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 16:08

Really sorry to read this and I do hope you get the car back and those responsible for taking it are caught/dealt with appropriately.

A colleague of mine, was close to suffering a similar experience when he disturbed an intruder at his house in Rugby. The intruder fled empty handed but the police advised that he had probably been targetted for his Skyline GTR.

Apparently it is becoming a more common method of car theft, and they are usually stolen to order.

He was also told that it is becoming more common for thieves to follow a car to its home and for the owner to be robbed whilst parking on their own drive.

As previously stated, in this case they were probably ignorant to your cars rarity and hopefully it will be more easily recovered as a result.

Shraz · Post by **Shraz** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 16:09

Phoenix that car is gorgeous, I hope you get it back undamaged. It wont be an easy car to hide with so few about. It's a sickening feeling to know someone has been through your belongings or just in your space, but as you said it could have been worse. Keep your chin up and again, I hope you get her back.

JAY · Post by **JAY** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 16:23

So sorry to hear that Steve.

Hopefully it'll turn up and be safe back in your hands soon.

I'll post over on e36coupe.com for you, there are a huge number of members around the country that may be able to spot her if she turns up on the roads anywhere.

J.

Shraz · Post by **Shraz** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 16:26

It would be so great if you get it back because a member spots it. I'd love that to happen.

whiteminks · Post by **whiteminks** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 16:29

What utter gits!

I hope you get her back safe and sound soon!

Cheers P

muppet · Post by **muppet** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 16:39

With cars being more secure the fishing rod through the letter bex is now a common way to get car keys if they are left on view , but with cars being more secure car jacking ia also becoming a more common thing , as you said it could have been worse .
I am sure you had the sick feeling in your stomach when you realised what had happened .
A post on any Irish or Spanish zed forums might be an idea though the people who get stolen cars to order probably(hopefully) don't use forums.

car thieves

Shraz · Post by **Shraz** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 16:59

I know it sounds stupid but I always lock the car doors any time I get into a populated area nowadays. You hear some real horror stories.

///M Breadvan · Post by **///M Breadvan** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 17:01

Sorry to hear about your misfortune

Are you hoping for it back? Maybe a silly question to most and before you all have a go let me explain my reasoning. If my ///M Coupe was stolen, even stolen to order i would be hoping never to see it again. Very much doubt the bastards would respect or even think about letting the oil temp rise before taking the revs up above 3K

It may look untouched but their treatment of the car could cause problems later on.

Personally i would be hoping for the c**ts to wrap it around a tree and kill themselves. (obviously injuring no innocent parties).

Anyway, whatever you YOU'RE hoping for, i hope your wishes are realised.

Sorry again

David

Phoenix Nights · Post by **Phoenix Nights** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 17:25

Some good points there, and I understand what you're saying ///M Breadvan. Its return could be a blessing in disguise, although I'd be delighted all the same.

What I fear has probably happened is that the car has been specifically targeted and has simply been stripped for spares and no longer 'exists' as such. Time will tell I guess.

Cheers everyone,
Steve

khushy · Post by **khushy** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 18:15

///M Breadvan wrote:Personally i would be hoping for the c**ts to wrap it around a tree and kill themselves. (obviously injuring no innocent parties).
David

what a waste of a tree!!!

Khushy

///M Breadvan · Post by **///M Breadvan** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 18:17

khushy wrote:
///M Breadvan wrote:Personally i would be hoping for the c**ts to wrap it around a tree and kill themselves. (obviously injuring no innocent parties).
David
what a waste of a tree!!!

Khushy

I'm Sure the tree would not mind taking a hit for the greater good of mankind

khushy · Post by **khushy** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 18:19

///M Breadvan wrote:
khushy wrote:
///M Breadvan wrote:Personally i would be hoping for the c**ts to wrap it around a tree and kill themselves. (obviously injuring no innocent parties).
David
what a waste of a tree!!!

Khushy
I'm Sure the tree would not mind taking a hit for the greater good of mankind

and actually - trees heal - stolencarswrappedaroundthembytheivingscum - dont!

Khushy

Ollie ///M · Post by **Ollie ///M** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 18:23

Really sorry to be reading all this. Utter t0ssers

, maybe a mass email would slowly get around the country... Very rare car, ive never actually seen one so ill keep an eye out and spread the word for you..

Theres also a few websites where you can register your details http://www.twoc.co.uk/ is one...

NorwegianBlue · Post by **NorwegianBlue** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 18:34

Oh no! That's bad, can't understand why as it will be all but impossible to sell on. Sorry Steve.

Devon Z · Post by **Devon Z** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 18:40

Phoenix Nights wrote:What I fear has probably happened is that the car has been specifically targeted and has simply been stripped for spares and no longer 'exists' as such.

So sorry to hear about this and what a sad end it would be to just be ringed into another Estoril Blue M roadster (no disrespect) I think it's more likely it's gone abroad.

Due to us having a custom made front door we have no letterbox in it (got one on the wall outside) and the keys for the zed are hidden in the house (from the wife more than anything!).

All the best
Steve

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 18:48

So Sorry Steve

And_101 · Post by **And_101** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 19:26

We're both very sorry to hear your news too Steve.

Hope you get some good news soon...

big cheesy · Post by **big cheesy** » Thu 04 Jan, 2007 22:57

Echo all the comments above. Really crap to lose such a special and almost unique car. Hopefully you will get it back in one piece. Unfortunatey
does sound like nick to order. At least you did not get "bother" trying to get the keys being in the house. best of luck

JontyP · Post by **JontyP** » Fri 05 Jan, 2007 08:59

Really sorry to hear that news

Some people really are scum! Unfortunately though, they don't care what effect they have on their victims. There is just too much money to be made. The people who buy the "really cheap spares from some guy down the pub" are the ones who create the market in the first place. If no-one did that then no-one would steal the cars. Unfortunately they would just move on to some other "product".
Having read this thread yesterday I now keep all my spare keys hidden in the house. Have never kept them on view anyway but now I'm really paranoid.

What a world we live in

Robin · Post by **Robin** » Fri 05 Jan, 2007 09:15

JontyP wrote:What a world we live in

Yes if they stole the car to fund a drug habit & they get caught & they aren't allowed drugs in prison, they will get compension for having their human rights invaded, as happened in a bunch of cases recently

Sorry getting OT. Time to get off the soap box.

Freezed · Post by **Freezed** » Fri 05 Jan, 2007 10:39

Sorry to hear your news Steve.

We will all be looking out for it I'm sure.

///M Breadvan · Post by **///M Breadvan** » Fri 05 Jan, 2007 11:17

Robin wrote:
JontyP wrote:What a world we live in

Yes if they stole the car to fund a drug habit & they get caught & they aren't allowed drugs in prison, quote]

If i was in charge the t**ts would not even get food in prison.

Sorry to offend any of the PC brigade but zero tolerance attitude here.

David

Peter12 · Post by **Peter12** » Fri 05 Jan, 2007 12:24

hope you get it back soon dude

stu · Post by **stu** » Fri 05 Jan, 2007 17:47

Very sorry to hear this news Steve, hope there's a positive outcome for you.

Stu & Sylv

Zed_Steve · Post by **Zed_Steve** » Fri 05 Jan, 2007 19:06

You work hard and save up to buy a nice car, only for some moronic lowlife who contributes nothing to society to come along take it away in a flash!

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Fri 05 Jan, 2007 19:17

Bad luck Steve. I hope the car turns up intact.

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